Bing Crosby

Bing Crosby Historical Figure Nationality: United States Year of Birth: 1903 Year of Death: 1977 Cause of Death: Heart attack Religion: Catholicism Occupation: Singer, Actor, Comedian, Poet, Businessman Spouse: Dixie Lee (d. 1952); Kathryn Grant Children: Seven Political Party: Republican Party Fictional Appearances: Worldwar POD: May 30, 1942 Appearance(s): Down to Earth Type of Appearance: Contemporary reference "News From the Front" POD: December 8, 1941 Type of Appearance: Oblique contemporary reference

Harry Lillis “Bing” Crosby (May 3, 1903 – October 14, 1977) was an American popular singer and actor whose career lasted from 1926 until his death.

One of the first multimedia stars, from 1934 to 1954 Bing Crosby held a nearly unrivaled command of record sales, radio ratings, and motion picture grosses.

Between 1940 and 1962, Crosby starred with Bob Hope in seven films known as the "Road to" series.

Bing Crosby in Worldwar

In 1964, Bing Crosby starred with Red Skelton in a movie in which the two comedians got the best of a number of Lizards.

Bing Crosby in "News From the Front"

On January 15, 1942, Variety reported that the new anti-war film The Road to Nowhere was in production, with "two big stars and a gorgeous gal."

Literary comment

Although the names of Crosby, Hope, and Lamour are not mentioned in the story, this is a clear reference to their "Road to" films.

See also

• The Bells of St. Mary's, a movie featuring Crosby.